PMSP for Pulse Crops (Chickpeas, Lentils, and Dry Peas) in the US and Canada

Priorities

Category Rank Pest Type Pest Crop Stage Priority
Extension/Outreach 1 All Investigate “non-GMO” labeling as marketing tool
Extension/Outreach 1 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Put herbicide mode of action on label
Extension/Outreach 1 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Inform EPA about the critical use of dimethoate
Extension/Outreach 1 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Educate growers about optimal timing of harvest aids to minimize shatter
Extension/Outreach 1 Insects Expand use of forecast maps by educating growers on their use
Extension/Outreach 1 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Maintain dimethoate as long as possible
Extension/Outreach 1 Nematodes Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Educate growers, general public, and regulators on the realistic expectations of speculative tactics ("silver bullet" and untested approaches to weed control)
Extension/Outreach 1 Pathogens Educate growers on specific seed treatments and application techniques
Extension/Outreach 1 Pathogens Educate research funding sources about the importance of supporting plant breeding
Extension/Outreach 1 Pathogens Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Educate growers, regulators, general public about “snake oils”
Extension/Outreach 1 Weeds Develop crop profiles
Extension/Outreach 1 Weeds Bud Formation To Flowering Educate registrants on our registration priorities; work with them to maintain active ingredient registrations
Extension/Outreach 2 All Educate growers about moisture content to reduce damage for better storage
Extension/Outreach 2 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Provide additional information on weed control to growers, especially to new growing areas
Extension/Outreach 2 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Tell EPA and registrants what pulse industry needs
Extension/Outreach 2 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Educate growers about trash management in diseased fields
Extension/Outreach 2 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Educate growers on how to use economic thresholds
Extension/Outreach 2 Pathogens Educate growers about residue/stubble management alternatives
Extension/Outreach 2 Pathogens Continue to educate growers about agronomic practices
Extension/Outreach 2 Pathogens Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Educate growers about resistance development in plant pathogen populations
Extension/Outreach 2 Weeds Educate growers on persistence of herbicides in soil
Extension/Outreach 3 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Educate growers on available resources
Extension/Outreach 3 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Get registrants to add lentils to labels when data is available for crop groups
Extension/Outreach 3 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Educate growers about market restrictions resulting from the use of certain products
Extension/Outreach 3 Pathogens Educate growers on disease management
Extension/Outreach 3 Pathogens Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Educate growers and industry about disease identification
Extension/Outreach 3 Weeds Educate funding sources on the need for more applied research
Extension/Outreach 4 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Get information to crop insurance people
Extension/Outreach 4 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Transfer predictive models for ascochyta blight to growers
Extension/Outreach 4 Pathogens Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Educate applicators on proper fungicide applications/techniques
Extension/Outreach 4 Weeds Conduct field days for regulators to encourage hands-on familiarity with crops and grower issues
Extension/Outreach 5 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Update PMSP in 2 years
Extension/Outreach 5 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Inform growers about aphid models
Extension/Outreach 5 Pathogens Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Educate growers on timing of rolling (e.g., don’t do when wet)
Extension/Outreach 5 Weeds Work with registrants on needs
Extension/Outreach 6 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop better communication with registrants
Regulatory 1 All Work to harmonize MRLs internationally
Regulatory 1 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Retain dimethoate registration
Regulatory 1 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Obtain 2,4-DB registration
Regulatory 1 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Harmonize registration of paraquat and diquat, glyphosate (Roundup Ultra) and glufosinate
Regulatory 1 Insects Support registration of novel and alternate means of control through prevention
Regulatory 1 Insects Registration is needed for products to replace lindane, such as imidacloprid and/or thiamethoxam
Regulatory 1 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Expedite registrations for cutworm control in chickpea
Regulatory 1 Pathogens Obtain a federal label for thiabendazole (LSP
Regulatory 1 Pathogens Relax regulation of field burning as an alternative during transition
Regulatory 1 Pathogens Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Allow multiple section 18 exemptions from registrations for resistance management purposes
Regulatory 1 Weeds Expedite full sulfentrazone (Spartan) registration (all states) for chickpea
Regulatory 1 Weeds Bud Formation To Flowering Expand Pursuit label, harmonization for all 3 crops
Regulatory 1 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Harmonize pesticide registrations
Regulatory 2 All Harmonize regulations in pulse crops grown for seed production
Regulatory 2 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Retain dimethoate registration
Regulatory 2 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Harmonization of products, cropping zones, maximum residue levels (MRLs), etc.
Regulatory 2 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Expand glyphosate (Roundup Ultra) label to allow for use on peas intended as forage
Regulatory 2 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Obtain registration of bifenthrin (Capture 2E) and other novel insecticides
Regulatory 2 Weeds Improve definition of crop groupings
Regulatory 2 Weeds Bud Formation To Flowering Register label for sulfentrazone (Spartan) on dry peas and chickpeas
Regulatory 2 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Seek expansion of current 24(c) registration of pyridate (Tough) to full national registration
Regulatory 3 All Work with APHIS to avoid fumigation of lentils (note Canadian policy)
Regulatory 3 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Full label for sulfentrazone (Spartan), 2,4-DB, thiabendazole (LSP, Mertect), and pyridate (Tough); note that pyraclostrobin (Headline) and azoxystrobin (Quadris) were originally on this list but their registrants announced the products’ registrations in March and April 2003, respectively
Regulatory 3 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Need more chemistries (all types) for lentils
Regulatory 3 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Reduce PHI on chlorothalonil (Bravo 500) (pod protectant)
Regulatory 3 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Maintain dimethoate as long as possible
Regulatory 3 Weeds Distinguish or consider grouping winter and spring biotypes
Regulatory 3 Weeds Bud Formation To Flowering with registrants to maintain active ingredient registrations
Regulatory 3 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Expand imazethapyr (Pursuit) label, harmonize on all 3 crops
Regulatory 4 All Work on phytosanitation issues in trans-Rocky Mountain shipment of crops grown for breeder seed
Regulatory 4 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Decrease 3-year requirement between pulse rotations for crop insurance coverage (ND, MT)
Regulatory 4 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Get pulse crops on EPA's PR 97-2 list for all relevant crop/pest combinations
Regulatory 4 Weeds Re-evaluate the validity of current field trial regions
Regulatory 4 Weeds Bud Formation To Flowering Note that registrant response time is slow due to consolidation of registrants
Regulatory 4 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Register label for sulfentrazone (Spartan) on dry peas and chickpeas
Regulatory 5 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Expedite bifenthrin (Capture 2E) and lambda cyhalothrin (Warrior) registrations
Regulatory 5 Weeds Evaluate the possibility of relief from certain data requirements for minor use situations and label extensions/additions
Regulatory 5 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Note that registrant response time is slow due to consolidation of registrants
Regulatory 6 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Harmonization of chemical registrations
Regulatory 7 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Expedite full registration of thiabendazole (LSP, Mertect)
Research 1 All Develop cost-effective fumigation controls (alternatives to phostoxin)
Research 1 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Increase breeding efforts (e.g., disease resistance, shatter resistance, etc.)
Research 1 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Ascochyta management and control
Research 1 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Develop better controls for perennial weeds (esp. field bindweed)
Research 1 Insects Research potential problem of alternative hosts adjacent to pulse fields
Research 1 Insects Develop alternative controls for wireworm
Research 1 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop new insect management techniques (e.g., seed treatment, GMO, cultural control)
Research 1 Pathogens Additional research needed for seed treatments, e.g., control of root diseases
Research 1 Pathogens Breeding for disease-resistant varieties
Research 1 Pathogens Bud Formation To Flowering Screen germplasm for resistance to damping off and root rot (Pythium and Rhizoctonia)
Research 1 Pathogens Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop better control measures for ascochyta blight
Research 1 Weeds Develop improved management options at the pre-plant or preemergence stage for buckwheat, kochia, Russian thistle, prickly lettuce, vetch, Round-up Ready canola, and dog fennel
Research 1 Weeds Develop a leafy pea that stands upright (erect habit) for improved weed competitiveness
Research 1 Weeds Bud Formation To Flowering Determine optimal timing and method of application of weed control product
Research 1 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop post-emergent control of broadleaf weeds in chickpeas, lentils, and peas
Research 1 Wildlife Bud Formation To Flowering Investigate biological (non-chemical) seed treatment with repellent properties
Research 1 Wildlife Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop pest management solution to rabbit problems especially in chickpeas
Research 2 All Develop separation methods of pea-weevil-infested peas
Research 2 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Investigate biology and ecology of winter lentils (crop-pest interaction)
Research 2 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Biology / ecology of winter pulses
Research 2 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Develop methods to stop growth of chickpeas in the fall (growth regulator or swathing)
Research 2 Insects Develop longer-term systemic seed control for later insects
Research 2 Insects Pursue novel and alternate means of control through prevention
Research 2 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Investigate possible biological control agents
Research 2 Pathogens Investigate epidemiology of seed-borne pathogens
Research 2 Pathogens Investigate residue-associated disease management
Research 2 Pathogens Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop a predictive model for treatment timing of ascochyta, sclerotinia (white mold), powdery mildew, botrytis, and anthracnose
Research 2 Weeds Investigate herbicides with new modes of action
Research 2 Weeds Bud Formation To Flowering Investigate pre-emergent annual broadleaf control in chickpeas and lentils
Research 2 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Investigate herbicide resistance management
Research 2 Wildlife Bud Formation To Flowering Research bird repellents to replace lindane
Research 3 All Develop weevil-resistant pea varieties
Research 3 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop pre- and post-emergence broadleaf herbicides
Research 3 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Expansion of post-emergent herbicide labels
Research 3 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Develop additional determinate chickpeas
Research 3 Insects Improve forecast models for various insects
Research 3 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Investigate the use of softer chemicals
Research 3 Pathogens Develop biological-based control for Pythium (damping off) in chickpea
Research 3 Pathogens Investigate possibility of pre-plant disease control (improved seed treatment, biologicals, etc.)
Research 3 Pathogens Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Monitor resistance in plant pathogen populations
Research 3 Weeds Develop methods of application, including timing and rates, to allow existing compounds’ use on pulses and rotational crops
Research 3 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop new chemistries to replace imidazolinones
Research 4 All Investigate late-stage management of kochia, Canada thistle, and Russian thistle in warm growing areas
Research 4 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop an alternative to dimethoate
Research 4 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Fungicides for foliar disease control
Research 4 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Investigate cause of shatter problems in chickpea and peas
Research 4 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop cost-effective grasshopper control tactics in chickpeas
Research 4 Pathogens Investigate implications of cropping practices (e.g., residue management, rotations) crop sequencing, systems, and rotations on disease incidence and severity
Research 4 Pathogens Investigate fungicide-inoculant-solubilizer interactions
Research 4 Weeds Investigate glyphosate tank-mixes for broader-spectrum weed control
Research 4 Weeds Bud Formation To Flowering Research expansion of herbicide use during the fall for winter legumes
Research 4 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Investigate timing of post-emergent applications in winter legumes
Research 5 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Investigate environmentally friendly/efficacious weed control in postharvest situations (i.e., winter wheat or fallow)
Research 5 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Overall Pulse Crops: Insecticide research, particularly dimethoate alternatives
Research 5 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Research safety of glyphosate (Roundup Ultra) application when using peas as forage
Research 5 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop thresholds for aphid and lygus bugs for pulses
Research 5 Pathogens Investigate effect of soil fertility on disease
Research 5 Pathogens Develop cost-effective quantitative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) method for pathogen detection in seed
Research 5 Pathogens Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Investigate fungicide application techniques
Research 5 Weeds Investigate carryover of fall-applied phenoxy compounds on pulses
Research 5 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Investigate tank-mix combinations used for ascochyta blight, as well as combinations for herbicides and fungicides
Research 6 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop seed treatment for aphid control
Research 6 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Develop new chemistry for harvest aid in all pulse crops
Research 6 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop cutworm controls particularly in chickpea, where there are no registrations
Research 6 Pathogens Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Conduct further research into fungicide regimes (how to utilize sequential applications with available fungicides)
Research 6 Weeds Improve perennial weed management options
Research 6 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop plant varieties that can compete effectively with weeds
Research 7 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop a forecasting model for pea aphid/lygus bug (virus transmission problems)
Research 7 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Develop taller lentil varieties
Research 7 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Investigate effects of lygus damage to dry peas
Research 7 Pathogens Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop a model of disease development as a risk management tool for growers
Research 7 Weeds Investigate interaction of chemical controls with soil organic matter/pH
Research 7 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Investigate annual sow thistle control in field peas
Research 8 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop additional herbicides in wheat that will not harm lentils grown in a later rotation
Research 8 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Develop method of protecting chickpea pods from ascochyta
Research 8 Insects Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop cost-effective, suitable replacements for dimethoate
Research 8 Weeds Improve winter annual broadleaf control in winter pea and lentil
Research 8 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Investigate Canada thistle control in pulses
Research 9 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Initiate breeding efforts for retention of quality traits (e.g., bleach resistance, height)
Research 9 Weeds Explore pro’s and cons of breeding (conventional or otherwise) for herbicide tolerance
Research 9 Weeds Harvest and Postharvest-In-Field Develop application methods using wick applicators
Research 10 All Avoidance in Pre-Storage Develop larger database of effects on seed vigor when pre-harvest application of glyphosate (Roundup Ultra) are made